Last Updated on May 4, 2012 7:30 pm by atswins
Bulls vs. 76ers Game 3 Free Pick
PHILADELPHIA, PA (ATS Consultants) – The series is tied 1-1 after the Sixers won the last matchup in Chicago, 109-92. They head to Philadelphia for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal. The Sixers host the Bulls for an 8:05PM ET tip off.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Sixers as a 1.5-point favorite, while the total is 179. The Bulls enter the game with a 51-17 overall record and are 33-34-` UNDER. Sixers are 36-32 overall and 32-36 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Sixers opened as a 1.5-point favorite and remained there at most books. The total opened at 178.5 and moved up to 179 at most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 52% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Bulls. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take the Over. According to the latest NBA trends, the Over is 7-1-1 in the last 9 meetings in Philadelphia and 4-1 Over last 5 in series. The Sixers are 5-0 Over last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, 8-1 Over last 9 overall and 7-1 Over last 8 vs. NBA Central. Chicago is 7-0 Over last 7 games playing on 2 days rest, 10-1 Over last 11 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record, 12-2 Over last 14 playoff games as an underdog and 17-7 Over last 24 Conference Quarterfinals games. The Bulls allowed 109 points in Game 2 as the Sixers just poured it on in the second half. Philadelphia wants to get out and run with Jrue Holiday, the speedy point guard, who is taking advantage of the loss of Derrick Rose. The first two games of the series have gone over, while Philly has gone over in four straight games and 9 of their last 10.
FRIDAY NBA FREE PICK: BULLS/76ERS OVER 179
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